2016 Mercedes-Benz E 5.5L Petrol · AP63 SSS

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2025-04-07 confirmed full roadworthiness with no defects, maintaining a consistent passing trend over the past two years. The sole failure in February 2024—though no specific defects were recorded—suggests either an administrative oversight or a test centre error, as no mechanical issues were subsequently reported. Without further context, the pattern remains stable, though the abrupt failure date (just two months after the previous pass) warrants scrutiny of whether the vehicle was driven between tests or if the test itself was incomplete. The absence of advisories or recurring faults in the last three passes indicates no obvious pattern of neglect, but the 2024 failure does introduce a minor anomaly that a buyer should verify through inspection or service history. The recorded mileage of 69,452 miles over ten years aligns with typical usage for this vehicle’s age, averaging around 6,945 miles annually. There are no significant gaps or spikes in the MOT record to suggest prolonged storage or aggressive driving, though the 2023-2024 period shows a condensed testing window—just 11 months between tests—potentially indicating either a change in ownership or a deliberate effort to keep the vehicle on the road. The lack of mileage data between MOTs means wear on consumables like brakes, tyres, or suspension cannot be precisely timed, but the steady progression suggests no extreme conditions. Buyers should cross-reference this with the vehicle’s service book to confirm if maintenance was performed at regular intervals. Given the clean MOT history, priority should be given to inspecting high-wear components that aren’t directly tested in an MOT but are critical for long-term reliability. The suspension—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—should be checked for excessive play or corrosion, as Mercedes-Benz models of this era are prone to bush deterioration over 69,000 miles. Brake systems, including rear caliper binding and disc thickness, deserve close attention, especially if the vehicle was driven hard between tests. Structural integrity, particularly around wheel arches and sills, must be examined for corrosion, as the 2016 model year may have been susceptible to rust progression in certain regions. Finally, verify that all fluid levels (brake, coolant, differential) have been recently topped up, as neglect in these areas can lead to catastrophic failure. The absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee these areas are sound—only that they passed the basic visual and functional checks at the time.